Austin Parks & Recreation FY19 Annual Report

Who we are

PARD has been the trusted steward of the City of Austin’s public lands since 1928. As such, we protect and maintain parkland and our urban forest. We preserve historic resources, maintain trails, and offer a variety of sports, recreation, educational enrichment, arts programs, cultural opportunities, nature, and aquatic activities.

719.25 BUDGETED FULL-TIME STAFF

1,181 TEMPORARY AND PART-TIME STAFF

113 UNITS AND DIVISIONS

Mission

Inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places.

Executive Leadership

Kimberly A. McNeeley, CPRP, Director

Liana Kallivoka, PhD, PE, Assistant Director

Anthony Segura, MPA, MS, Assistant Director

Suzanne Piper, DBA, Chief Administrative Officer

Lucas Massie, M.Ed., CPRP, Acting Assistant Director

Board Leadership

Parks and Recreation Board

Dawn Lewis, Chair

Romteen Farasat, Vice Chair

Laura Cottam Sajbel, Board Member

Richard DePalma, Board Member

Anna L. Di Carlo, Board Member

Tom Donovan, Board Member

Francoise Luca, Board Member

Kate Mason-Murphy, Board Member

Fred Morgan, Board Member

Nina Rinaldi, Board Member

Kimberly Taylor, Board Member